Poaceae Leymus condensatus (J. Presl) A. L”ve

Giant Wildrye

Paiute - Fiber, Brushes & Brooms

Use documented by:
Mahar, James Michael., 1953, Ethnobotany of the Oregon Paiutes of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, Reed College, B.A. Thesis, page 51

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Scientific name: Leymus condensatus (J. Presl) A. L”ve
USDA symbol: LECO12 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Giant Wildrye
Family: Poaceae
Family (APG): Poaceae
Native American Tribe: Paiute
Use category: Fiber
Use sub-category: Brushes & Brooms
Notes: Roots tied together and used as hair combs.

RECRD: 1389 id: 20095

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